Airport News
Auckland Airport (AKL) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total Departing Flights: 5,660 Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +4.41% In August 2025, Auckland Airport operated 5,660 departing flights, a +4.41% year-over-year change as carriers aligned capacity to winter demand and trans‑Tasman flows. The growth concentrated on peak days, supporting regional connectivity while maintaining stability in long‑haul schedules. On-Time Performance and Cancellations Departure On-Time Performance: 83.85% Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +3.53 percentage points Cancelled Flights: 86 Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -61.61% Departure on-time performance reached 83.85% with a year-over-year difference of +3.53 percentage points, helped by tighter turnarounds and improved ground coordination. Weather fronts and strong winds occasionally slowed operations, and 86 cancellations (-61.61%) kept disruption limited for most travelers. Airlines Serving Auckland Auckland Airport is anchored by a mix of full‑service and low‑cost airlines, led by the national carrier and strong trans‑Tasman services to Australia. The network balances New Zealand domestic links with Asia–Pacific long‑haul corridors, sustaining the hub role for Auckland. Outlook Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly steady and departure punctuality to hover near current levels; afternoon winds and weekend peaks could trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and follow real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.
2025/09/18 08:55
Sochi International Airport (AER) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total Departing Flights: 5,038 Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +6.22% In August 2025, Sochi International Airport handled 5,038 departures, a year‑over‑year change of +6.22%, as carriers balanced capacity with late‑summer demand. The hub’s schedule emphasized peak‑period connectivity for domestic and leisure flows across the region. On-Time Performance and Cancellations Departure On-Time Performance: 63.44% Change in On-Time Performance: +4.15 percentage points Cancelled Flights: 22 Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -76.84% Departure punctuality reached 63.44% with a change of +4.15 percentage points from the comparable period, while cancelled departures totaled 22 (-76.84% year over year). Isolated delays were linked to afternoon congestion and weather windows; allowing extra buffer helped protect connections. Airlines Serving AER Service at Sochi International Airport is provided by a blend of full‑service and low‑cost carriers, linking major domestic cities and selected seasonal leisure markets. The network prioritizes short‑ to medium‑haul coverage with schedules tailored to weekend peaks. Outlook Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub are expected to remain broadly steady and departure on‑time performance to hover near current levels; afternoon convection and weekend peaks may still trigger pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, build 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts in the NextFly App.
2025/09/18 08:55
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) August 2025 Operational Report
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Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) August 2025 Operational Report
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Fukuoka Airport (FUK) August 2025 Operational Report
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Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) August 2025 Operational Report
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Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) August 2025 Operational Report
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Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) August 2025 Operational Report
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Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) August 2025 Operational Report
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Geneva Airport (GVA) August 2025 Operational Report
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Airline Insights
Icelandair (FI) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity OverviewTotal arriving flights: 4,420Year-over-year change: +0.20%Flight volumes were essentially stable year over year, reflecting steady transatlantic demand and disciplined capacity management during the late‑summer shoulder. Leisure flows between North America and Europe remained strong, while corporate travel into the Nordics recovered gradually. With traffic concentrated around banked connections via Keflavík, the airline prioritized schedule resilience over rapid growth to protect connections and yields.On-time Performance and CancellationsOn-time arrival rate: 93.51%Change in on-time rate (percentage points): +0.22 percentage pointsCancelled flights: 28Year-over-year change: -66.27%Punctuality at 93.51% was supported by calmer summer weather windows across the North Atlantic and tighter ground‑time control at Keflavík. Air traffic control restrictions were lighter than in early summer, and gate/turnaround coordination reduced variability. The sharp drop in cancellations versus last year also points to better fleet availability and proactive aircraft swaps to keep the network flowing.Key HubsKeflavík (KEF) remained the primary hub, orchestrating eastbound and westbound banks that knit together major U.S. and European cities. Performance was strongest on core transatlantic markets such as Boston, New York, London, Copenhagen, and Amsterdam, where connectivity and local demand overlap. Tightly timed banks preserved short minimum connection times while keeping buffers that absorb weather‑driven delays common to North Atlantic operations.OutlookFor travelers, Icelandair’s August results suggest a reliable option for transatlantic connections, especially when planning itineraries through KEF. Looking ahead to autumn, punctuality is expected to stay robust, though travelers should allow extra time during early‑winter storm periods and peak holiday waves. The airline signals incremental capacity on select city‑pairs and will continue fine‑tuning ground processes and fleet rotations to keep delays and cancellations low.
2025/09/17 08:11
Jeju Air (7C) August 2025 Operational Report
Flight Activity Overview Total arriving flights: 6,765Year-over-year change: +1.33% Jeju Air saw solid summer demand into Korea’s leisure markets, with Jeju and Seoul remaining the strongest arrival flows. The year-over-year change reflects a fuller restoration of regional travel and a careful matching of capacity to holiday peaks, especially on domestic trunk routes. Competition from full-service and low-cost rivals kept fares disciplined, but the airline leveraged higher aircraft utilization and dense morning-evening wave banks to protect connectivity. On-Time Performance and Cancellations On-time arrival rate: 91.16%Change vs last year (on-time rate): +4.01 percentage pointsCancelled flights: 9Year-over-year change (cancellations): -70.00% Punctuality was shaped by seasonal weather over the Korean peninsula, air traffic flow management at busy Seoul terminals, and ground turnaround efficiency at Jeju. In response, Jeju Air tightened maintenance intervals before peak rotations, added reserve crews and spare aircraft windows on storm‑prone days, and refined gate/stand assignments to shorten taxi and block times. These measures helped stabilize schedule integrity even when localized thunderstorms and typhoon bands disrupted parts of the network. Key Hubs The backbone of the network runs through Seoul Incheon and Jeju, supported by Seoul Gimpo and Busan for domestic density. Incheon concentrates international leisure flows to Japan and Southeast Asia, while Jeju anchors island tourism and short‑haul connectivity to the mainland. Wave scheduling at morning and late evening facilitates tight connections despite curfews and peak apron congestion. Outlook For travelers, Jeju Air offers reliable coverage of peak holiday flows with clear strengths on Jeju and Seoul routes. Expect punctuality to remain broadly stable as storm‑season buffers and crew reserves stay in place, with small gains targeted through ground‑process automation. Looking ahead to the autumn shoulder, the carrier plans tactical capacity trims on softer days and selective frequency additions to Japan and Southeast Asia to protect connections and improve customer choice.
2025/09/16 09:16
Air Algérie (AH) August 2025 Operational Report
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Royal Air Maroc (AT) August 2025 Operational Report
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Finnair (AY) August 2025 Operational Report
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ITA Airways (AZ) August 2025 Operational Report
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UNI Air (B7) August 2025 Operational Report
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Skymark Airlines (BC) August 2025 Operational Report
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EVA Air (BR) August 2025 Operational Report
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airBaltic (BT) August 2025 Operational Report
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